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Lacombe school initiates hold and secure after student shoots another with airsoft pistol
A school in Lacombe was placed under hold and secure this afternoon after officials say one student fired a shot at another using an airsoft pistol. Spokesperson Vince Burke with Wolf Creek Public Sch...
Nov 07, 2019 (Facebook)
Bittersweet Conservative post-election gathering set for Ottawa Wednesday
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer knows more Latin than most. And at this week's first Conservative caucus meeting following the Oct. 21 election, many will be listening for ho...
Nov 07, 2019
Trudeau defends NATO as French president warns of alliance's 'brain death'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending NATO after France's president suggested a lack of U.S. leadership is causing the 70-year-old military alliance's "brain death." Trudeau, who met Thu...
Nov 07, 2019
Eskimos say ready to take on explosive run and gun Als' QB Vernon Adams Jr.
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos have a healthy, rested Trevor Harris back at quarterback for the CFL East semi-final against Montreal, but their fate may hinge on containing the explosive running...
Nov 07, 2019
Michael Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 presidential campaign. Bloomberg announced earlier this year that he would not seek the Dem...
Nov 07, 2019
Community Crime Watch organization applauds government's rural crime initiative
A local crime watch organization says the province's new plan to combat rural crime a great step forward.Ken Wigmore, president of Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch, says rural Albertans ar...
Nov 07, 2019 (Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch)
Alberta will study already 'compelling case' for its exit from CPP: Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says there's a "compelling case" to be made for his province to exit the half-century-old Canada Pension Plan - an idea sure to face inc...
Nov 07, 2019
Upcoming stormwater line construction in Lacombe
Residents are advised that C&E Trail will be closed from Aab Street (72 Avenue) to Highway 2A on Thursday, November 14, 2019, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for stormwater line construction. Moto...
Nov 07, 2019 (City of Lacombe)
Potential McConnell opponent goes off air after complaint
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky radio host who is considering a run against U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is off the air after Republicans accused him of campaign violations. Matt Jones, ho...
Nov 07, 2019
Grande Prairie Mounties discover dangerous mixtures in seized drugs
Grande Prairie RCMP's Drug Section says lab testing has turned up stronger drugs in what were initially believed to be heroin and cocaine.Those included carfentanil and fentanyl. Other substances foun...
Nov 07, 2019 (EverythingGP)